Degreed Corporate Event Planner with 25+ years of experience in planning/producing in both large scale events and client management roles for a variety of companies and organizations. Successful in developing and executing strategic plans, setting and administering budgets while managing projects from inception to successful completion. Event Planner | Project Management | Destination Management Services | Business OwnerEmail: monique@bespokedmc.comEvent planner exceptional in being well organized and multi-tasking to achieve personal and corporate goals. Accustomed to working in fast paced environments while able to provide effective and creative problem solving. Talented with negotiations, client relationships and out of the box thinking while building trust and confidence for the successful completion of projects. Exemplifies dependability, sound judgement and resourcefulness for successful relationships in all levels of profession.Specialties: Event Management From Conceptual To On Site Execution, Contract negotiations, Branding, Detailed Accounting, Exemplary Customer ServiceCORE COMPETENCIES:•Strategic Planner•Event Management•Budget Management up to $1M•Customer Service•Catering•Detail Oriented/Multi-TaskerACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Nominated for Six Sigma training and achieved “Greenbelt” certification. • Awarded (3) Ovation Awards for Above and Beyond in Effort.• Produced high-profile large-scale events from 3,000-12,000 guests. • Drove event support on the Grammy’s, American Music Awards, ESPY’s, X Games, Emmy’s & various high-end charity events. • Increased DMC sales 12% each year by solidifying hotel partnership relations and repeat clientele. Contact me at moniquerife@gmail.com for any event related positions.